The Great Chicago Fire
Looking at photographs of Chicago today – it is one of the U.S.A.’s largest cities – you may be surprised to learn that a terrible event back in 1872 that…
Weekly Read 
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Week of 01/17
Santa Training
With all those toys to deliver to children around the world, it must be hard to be Santa Claus in December. The planning must be impossible. What about the travel,…
Pigcasso – The Painting Pig
Meet Pigcasso, the painting pig whose extraordinary journey from a South African pig farm to becoming an established artist will leave you amazed. Rescued by Joanne Lefson, Pigcasso’s artistic talent…
Week of 01/10
Doggy Tickle
Did You Know? Research has shown that large dogs are more likely to roll over than small dogs when playing with their owners. Having a pet dog can be lots…
To Pee Or Not To Pee?
Paris, the capital city of France, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Millions of people travel there every year to enjoy its world-famous landmarks including the…
* Feast for the Eyes
If you visit an art gallery and look at paintings from hundreds of years ago, you may view many portraits of people you have never heard of. Of course, they…